On Saturday, two major events featuring Australian athletes will captivate fans: WWE Royal Rumble and UFC 325. The WWE event kicks off at 2 PM ET, where Australian WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Rhea Ripley will compete in the Royal Rumble, while UFC 325 starts later at 9 PM ET, headlined by Australian Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski.
Mutual Support Between Australian Stars
Rhea Ripley has previously shown her enthusiasm and support by attending UFC events, where she has met Alexander Volkanovski backstage. In a heartfelt gesture ahead of their respective competitions, Volkanovski released a video extending his good luck wishes to Ripley for her Royal Rumble appearance, emphasizing the strong connection between the two elite Australian athletes.
The Significance of Their Participation
Both Volkanovski and Ripley represent Australian excellence on global platforms in UFC and WWE, respectively. Their presence adds a distinctive national pride to the events, inspiring fans from Australia and beyond. Their performances on the same night highlight the growing prominence of Australian athletes in international combat sports and entertainment.
Good luck to both Alexander and Rhea tomorrow night!
“Aussie champs 🤝 Alexander Volkanovski sends his best wishes to Rhea Ripley ahead of the #RoyalRumble 🏆” – Alexander Volkanovski
Aussie champs 🤝 Alexander Volkanovski sends his best wishes to Rhea Ripley ahead of the #RoyalRumble 🏆#RoyalRumble Jan 31 | 2pm ET on @espn (US), @netflix internationally#UFC325 Jan 31 | 9pm ET on @paramountplus pic.twitter.com/BkrWrgb20r
— TKO (@TKOGrp) January 31, 2026
